Catherine Angiel Winter Sale, Jan 14-21

Fall Sale at Catherine Angiel (Jewelry)

Catherine Angiel...may be affordable between Sept. 29- Oct. 7!

Intermission: Tom Binns Jewelry is Ruling My World Today

My funky fresh friend just sent me several links to the Tom Binns website, and I am an immediate convert.  It is taking me back to all that was holy in the 80s.  Some of the pieces are out of the range of what a 99 percenter would consider affordable (such as the one pictured above), but there are other items in the more down-to-earth area ($200+).

Located at 41 Perry Street in our fair city's West Village, I shall make my next best attempt to visit...once I have time and money again.

And now...back to your regularly scheduled e-program.

SKULLS! by Devora Libin Jewels

Roxy II, Blue  $125

Poppy S., Rutilated Quartz & Onyx  $80

Devora Libin Jewels' publicist reached out to me regarding their latest collection.  It's rare to get pitched something this good by a PR person. And I should know, since I have been one for longer than I will admit. 

I am a huge fan of classy punk rock style.  And these pieces are the embodiment of that.  You can slip in and out of conventional society undetected, until someone looks closely, of course. 

The pictures tell the story, but just so you know, this stuff is super high-quality. And I really dig the glittering crystal pave beads and Swarovski crystal detailed skulls.  There are skull necklaces and earrings available online too, although wearing ALL skull jewelry at once might be overkill.  So check out the handcuff and pistol pieces to break up the monotony!

Devora Libin Jewels: Sale 15% Off thru 10/16/11

http://devoralibinjewels.com/

July 28: CHANGE OF SEASON HOSTS AMERICO 1919 TRUNK SHOW

Change of Season, a boutique outlet
341 East 9th St. NYC

Birthday Ring c/o Metal Pointus

Metal Pointus: One of my favorite jewelry stores, by way of France, supplied me with this years b'day present.  I love the gems in this store, which just moved a short distance over to Elizabeth St. on a great block.  Metal Pointus, how you adorn my finger with metal and magic...This is the joint if you are moved by heavy metal jewels!

(blame Blackberry if you are displeased with the photos!)

CHANGE OF SEASON NEW ARRIVALS

NOW ON THE FLOOR:

• DRIES VAN NOTEN: MEN & WOMEN
• WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK: MEN
• ANN DEMEULEMEESTER: MEN & WOMEN
• BRUNO PIETERS: WOMEN
• MARIA ZURETA JEWELRY

Four, and only four, of the "ROBOT DENIM JACKETS WITH LEATHER SLEEVES"
One in BLACK, three in "RICK OWENS WHITE" sizes vary..
Original retail: $1255.00 CHANGE OF SEASON: $425.00

Sizing is a bit crazy, so these MUST be tried on in person.
 
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Change of Season, a boutique outlet
341 East 9th St. NYC
http://www.changeofseasonnyc.com/

Last night's Simkhai Show Debuted Collab with Ben-Amun

Inventive and certain to be conversation starters, the Isaac Manevitz collaboration for Jonathan Simkhai's modern Fall 2011 line showcases tassels - leather no less. Adorning wrists, fastening a draped dress
secured by a safety pin, or hanging seductively from leather cords coiling into necklines, tassels graduate into an accessory not just for exotic dancers. Also of note, metal upside-down T-shaped earrings.
The ever-versatile Manevitz and his amiable wife Regina showcased and viewed the presentation at the Zach Feuer Gallery last night.

~Nancy Brenner

Preview from the Front: Sweetheart V-Day Deals at Wendy Mink

72 Orchard St.
Feb 10:  6-8p;
Feb 11 & 12: 12-7p;
Feb 13: 12-6p.

Pale pink bracelets from $8; photo-shoot worthy empress earrings for $95 reduced from $250 at this Valentines sale.

/nancy brenner

Dec 20: From Wendy Mink Jewelry

Men only shopping night on Monday, December 20, 6-8pm:

"We will have personal shoppers, whiskey and many fabulous gift opportunities for the ladies in your life! In our boutique, visit our website for location details."

...this sounds like a good opportunity for women to shop for:  men...
 
Wendy Mink Jewelry

65 N. Moore St
2nd Floor
NY NY 10013

~nancy brenner

Now thru Dec. 12: Sample Sale at Wendy Mink

Gift givers packed this gem of a jewelry store for a preview of the sample sale at 72 Orchard St., which runs today through Sunday, December 12th. Tip - hustle your tray to the back room for treasures. Say hi to Cerena and tell them the Guerilla sent you.

~nancy brenner

Bijoux Box: Preview Wendy Mink Report From the Front

Need a break from mirror hoggers, nudity and prices that can send you back to Ramen noodle fare for lunch? The Wendy Mink sample sale proffers a dizzying array of baubles at this Orchard Street block beknown for bars rather than bargains of high-end necklaces and earrings. One-of-a-kind pieces crafted for production are mixed in with previous collections at prices as low as $5. Pace yourself as your tray of collectibles will quickly fill - smart shoppers should take advantage of this shopportunity to stock up on holiday gifts now.

Where: 72 Orchard between Broom and Grand
When: Starts Thursday 12-7 through Sunday.
 
~Nancy Brenner

May 8, 2010: Ike & Court Trunk Sale at Barking Lizards

This Saturday, May 8 (2 - 5 p.m.), swing by BARKING LIZARDS in Williamsburg for a Mother's Day trunk show featuring Ike & Court jewelry.  Mom's day gifts range from $38 and upwards.

Take the L train to Bedford and walk along Bedford Avenue to North 4th.

Apr. 28: Laura Mady's BOUCHER JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW

-Laura Mady's BOUCHER JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW-

Just in time for Mother's Day, with great discounts (-60% off!) to inspire you!

Wednesday, April 28th
5.30 - 7.30 pm
80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1004 (bet 13th & 14th Streets)

Laura's groundbreaking Meatpacking District Boutique may have closed last Fall, but her 18kt & sterling silver precious & semi-precious are still available. Many great items under $30.00 (cash only please)
Questions? Please email: boucherjewelry@gmail.com

April 24-25: Crafts on Columbus

CRAFTS ON COLUMBUS is this weekend (April 24 & 25) on Columbus Ave. between 77th-81st St., featuring all kinds of arts and crafts from local artisans, such as BELLE DE NUIT NYC who will be sharing space with jewelry designer, Anne Woodman.  Get your Momma's Day gifts early!

Report from the Front: Wendy Mink Sample Sale

Nancy Brenner brings GS back to life, post-vacay:

Confession: Rarely do I pay retail, but Wendy Mink is a purveyor of such delicately individualized pieces - bracelets, earrings and necklaces, that I even drop by the comfortable artsy boutique in between official sample sales succombing to irresistible retail wares.

I spied pieces starting at $15 and a gold cuff bracelet I coveted earlier in the season slashed to $50. Shoppers called all day in anticipation of the sample sale that started at noon.

Head there for first section of designs in striking shades of red or turquoise, bringing out the color of your eyes or the hue of your dress at prices that won't pop your purse.

Worst side effect: strangers will ask you where you bought your jewelry.  You can decide if you want to share the intel, keep it to yourself, or tell them you bagged it at Bergdorf.

72 Orchard Street
Friday March 19 12-8, Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-6

Ben-Amun: The eagles have landed

at Ben-Amun as part of the military look for Fall 2010 seen at the Coterie show at the Javits Center. Pins are big. The spikes that Jennifer Aniston wore in a necklace, now decorate a silver pin. Check out the military spread in the current Vogue. Their tribal collection includes Cleopatra gold spike necklaces and brass cuffs that are big - in impact and weight - several inches wide and long - you can skip part of your daily upper body workout. Tribal looks are part of nearly every accessory collection at the show. Their coin collection is still strong. Edgier looks in the industrial collection include necklace fashioned from brass and leather or gunmetal chains. And brides looking for beautiful bling for their big day without breaking the bank for the real thing, can pick up trendy, yet timeless rhinestones and pearls from their collection. Original updater looks from Ben-Amun last a lifetime.

...or so says Nancy Brenner...

Jan. 30 - Calypso Jewelry Sample Sale

Calypso Au Marche on Broome St. is offering great jewelry finds from Chan Luu, Morra Designs, ginette & Lola Rose at prices ranging from $9 - $199.  No, that is not a typo!  Get down (or up in rare cases) there this Saturday!

The Necklace Quest Endeth at...Versani

I was in dire need of a multi-layered sterling silver chain necklace of above-average quality.  I scoured the web, I looked in every jewelry case I walked by.  And in the end I went back to a place that has delivered for me in the past: Versani (the one on Mercer St.).  I am glad I went to inspect it in person, because when I spied it on the Versani website, I was not an automatic convert.

They did have to remove the top, inside chain, as it was literally choking the life out of me, but once that was quickly and effectively completed, I became the necklace's proud new owner (see photos taken on a mousepad).  In fact I am wearing it now.

And no I didn't buy it for myself.  It is Xmas present #5 of seven.  I love presents, and especially seven of them.